Its good to see some examples of this employed but, I've noticed these are solutions
employed by foreign manufacturers. It's probably one of those "thats just the way we
do it here" situations. Of course the horsepower required for a camshaft makes it not
a very good general comparison. I dont see a problem with a rigid idler on the load
side other than all the hysteria that was present when US cars started using the
serpentine belts and the unusual amount of exacting care they required. Remember? Dont
bend them when installing, dont hang them on a nail etc. They are somewhat similar to
the toothed belts we use for power transmission for cnc. The only effect I would
predict would be the service life of the belt may be a bit shorter. However,
homebuilts are not intended for 100% duty cycle.
Ron
Brian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Suburu boxer engine cam belt has them on both sides too! cul brian f.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sven-�ke Larsson"
To:
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: drive belt idler
>
>
> All new Ducati models, a couple of the Honda roadracing bikes, a bunch of
the DTM-cars and my Volkswagen have idlers on both sides, in fixed position
though.
> It should work on a mill too, if needed. ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Sven
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R Rogers"
> To:
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 5:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: drive belt idler
>
>
> >
> > One thing that should be considered when using an idler upon a belt is
that they are intended for a
> > belt that travels in only one direction.
>
>
>
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